Atlético Bucaramanga Prepares for Libertadores Amid Coaching Speculations

Bucaramanga, Colombia – Atlético Bucaramanga, fresh off their Liga Betplay 2024-1 title, gears up for a pivotal Copa Libertadores campaign starting this March. Despite their triumph, the team has struggled early this season, prompting debates about the future of head coach Gustavo Florentín.

Under Florentín’s leadership, Atlético Bucaramanga has yet to secure a victory in their first six matches of 2025, leading to speculation about a potential coaching change. Rumors circulated that several candidates could replace Florentín, who previously brought the team to glory under previous coach Rafael Dudamel.

Nonetheless, the club’s management has decided to retain Florentín, publicly supporting him while dismissing any inquiries regarding alternative options. According to sources within the organization, the board will not pursue negotiations with other coaches, opting instead to give Florentín the opportunity to turn around the team’s fortunes.

“We have confidence in Gustavo,” a club official stated, emphasizing the leadership’s belief that results will soon improve. “The focus is on executing our game plan and delivering results,” they added.

The immediate challenge for Florentín comes on March 7, when Atlético Bucaramanga faces Águilas Doradas for the eighth matchday of the Liga Betplay. This match is crucial for the team to gain much-needed momentum heading into the Libertadores.

Anticipation surrounds the upcoming draw for the Copa Libertadores group stage, scheduled for March 17 in Luque, Paraguay. The draw will determine the three opponents Atlético Bucaramanga will face on the continental stage as they aim to leave a mark in the competition.

As the team prepares for the match against Águilas Doradas, fans and stakeholders alike are hopeful that this year’s Libertadores edition will reignite the team’s competitive spirit and restore their reputation in South American football.